A hand-free mop is used to clean the dirt off the floor of the flower shop

When cleaning the soil on the floor of a flower shop, it is necessary to deal with complex scenarios such as high-frequency mud stains, water stains mixed together, and flower debris. At the same time, it is essential to balance the cleaning efficiency and the durability of the tools. The following provides targeted solutions from four aspects: soil characteristic analysis, tool selection, operation optimization, and maintenance management.

The characteristics of soil are complex.

Types of mud stains: water-containing clay (brought in by customers on rainy days), dried mud lumps (dropped from flowerpots during transportation), mixed debris (petals/leaves + soil).

Data: For a flower shop with a daily footfall of 100 people, the amount of mud stains on the floor can reach 500 to 800 grams, requiring efficient cleaning tools.

Water stains are mixed with soil

Watering and spraying make the ground slippery. The mixture of soil and water forms mud, and traditional mops are prone to leaving water marks.

Risk: The spread of mud may cause secondary pollution and increase the difficulty of cleaning.

Tool vulnerability

The reason is that the branches and leaves of flowers and the edges of flowerpots are prone to scratching the fibers of the mop, and the sand and stones in the soil accelerate the wear of the mop head.

Cost: The monthly replacement cost of a regular mop head is approximately 30 to 80 yuan, and the annual cost can reach 360 to 960 yuan.

Key design parameters

The material of the mop head: The rubber cotton should be made of high-density PVA material (water absorption rate ≥800%), and the flat mop cloth should be thickened and denser (≥600g/m²).

The design of the scraper teeth: The spacing of the scraper plates is ≤3mm to ensure that fine mud particles are stripped off.

Mop handle length: ≥130cm, avoiding bending over for cleaning and improving efficiency.

Pretreatment: Reduce the spread of mud stains

Tools: Place an anti-slip floor mat (with a mud-scraping strip) at the entrance. Before customers enter the store, initially clean the dirt from the soles of their shoes.

Frequency: Clean the floor mat every two hours to prevent the accumulation of mud stains.

Optimization of mopping techniques

Direction: Adopt a "one-way advancement" route to avoid the spread of mud caused by back-and-forth dragging.

Force: The rubber cotton mop should be pressed down at a 45° Angle to ensure full contact between the rubber cotton and the ground. The scraper mop should be pushed forward slowly and at a constant speed, and the scraper teeth should fully remove the soil.

Frequency: Clean key areas every 30 minutes on rainy days or during peak passenger flow periods.

Soil cleaning techniques

Rubber cotton softening method: For dry and hard mud lumps, first dip a rubber cotton mop in a small amount of warm water (≤40℃), let it stand for 1 minute to soften the mud lumps, and then drag and clean them.

The scraper is used on both sides: First, use the scraper side to peel off the clay, and then use the water-absorbing side to remove the remaining water stains, increasing the efficiency by 40%.

Flower debris handling: For mud stains mixed with petals/leaves, first use a broom to gather the debris, and then clean with a mop.

Tool combination usage

Dry and wet separation: First, use a scraper mop to clean the dry soil, and then use a rubber cotton mop to deal with water stains.

Key areas: For the flowerpot placement area and the area around the watering platform, use a micro mud scraper to handle them separately.

Anti-mud residue operation

Dehydration tip: When dehydrating, fully immerse the mop head in the dehydration area to ensure that the rubber cotton or fibers are thoroughly dehydrated and avoid leaving any water stains.

Secondary inspection: After cleaning, press the floor with a paper towel to check if there are any mud stains remaining. If necessary, mop the affected area.

Tool maintenance skills

Rubber cotton cleaning: Rinse the rubber cotton mop with clean water. Avoid using hot water or cleaning agents to prevent the rubber cotton from deforming.

Scraper cleaning: Regularly use a brush to clean the dirt between the scraper teeth to prevent blockage.

Replace the mop head regularly

Standard: The rubber cotton mop shows hardening and cracking; The flat mop cloth is worn and has loose threads. The teeth of the scraper need to be replaced when they are worn.

Cost: The unit price of the rubber cotton mop head is approximately 20 to 35 yuan. It needs to be replaced once a month, and the annual cost is about 240 to 420 yuan.

Clean the mop bucket

Frequency: After each cleaning, empty the accumulated water in the bucket and use a brush to clean the remaining mud stains on the bucket wall.

Disinfection: Soak the bucket body in diluted 84 disinfectant (1:200) every week to kill bacteria.

Tool storage

Hanging storage: Hang the mop vertically to prevent the rubber cotton or fibers from deforming under pressure.

Zoned management: Separate the cleaning tools from the flower area to prevent cross-contamination.

Core principle:

Three key elements for preventing mud residue: pretreatment, tool compatibility, and operation norms.

Three key elements for preventing tool wear: regular maintenance, proper storage, and avoiding scratches from hard objects.

Recommended tool combination:

Daily cleaning: David rubber cotton mop + Baojia Jie scraper mop.

Rainy days/Peak passenger flow: Miaojie double-sided wiper mop + anti-slip floor mat.

Hard-to-reach cleaning: Micro sludge scraper + handheld vacuum cleaner.

Daily maintenance:

Check the mop head and the residue in the bucket after each cleaning.

Deeply clean the mop bucket and disinfect the mop cloth every week.

Through the above measures, the efficiency of cleaning the soil on the ground of the flower shop can be effectively improved, the cost of tool maintenance can be reduced, and the store environment can be kept clean and safe.